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Surgical Technology Schools in Virginia

85 students earned Surgical Technology/Technologist degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Surgical Technology is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Surgical Technology Majors in Virginia

Surgical Technology/Technologist majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 61
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a surgical technology/technologist major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of surgical technology/technologist majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Surgical Technology Grads in Virginia

There are 6,570 people in the state and 309,640 people in the nation working in surgical technology/technologist jobs.

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Wages for Surgical Technology Jobs in Virginia

Surgical Technology/Technologist grads earn an average of $50,790 in the state and $49,040 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer surgical technology/technologist degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,780 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
341 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,836 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
507 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 37% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
303 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 10%. 60% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $25,529 after graduation.

Surgical Technology Careers in VA

Some of the careers surgical technology/technologist majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Surgical Technologists 14% $48,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to surgical technology/technologist.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physician Assistant 621
Radiologic Technology 271
Emergency Medical Technology 175
Respiratory Care Therapy 112
Athletic Training 105
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology 57
Medical Radiologic Technology 18
Cardiovascular Technology 12

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